Norwegian Buhund

Origin

Its exact origin has not been pinpointed but the Norwegian Buhund is a member of the Spitz family that has been known in Scandinavia even prior to the days of the Vikings. The Buhund has been considered a separate breed since the 1600s. “Hund” means “dog” and “bu” in Norwegian refers to both homestead and livestock. That sums up the purpose of the Buhund – a herding dog as well as a guardian of livestock and home. Like most Spitz breeds, the Buhund is a squarely built dog with erect ears and a tail that curls over the back.

Temperament

Friendly and fun-loving, the Buhund gets along well with people as well as other dogs. Like most herding breeds, he is easily trained, agile and alert.

Activity Level

The Buhund possesses a fair amount of energy and welcomes the chance to work. Praised as a watchdog, his size makes him readily adaptable to city or country living provided he gets regular outdoor exercise.

Height/Weight

The ideal Buhund stands about 17-18 in (43-46 cm) high at the withers.

Coat

The outer coat is relatively short, but harsh. There is a soft undercoat.

Colour

Wheaten and black are the accepted colours in the breed. White markings are permissible on the black.

Grooming

The Buhund is reported to clean himself like a cat. But you’ll still have to do a bit of regular brushing to keep him neat and remove dead hair.

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